Full steam ahead

[austinbob]

The main kit has now arrived and it is quite something. Waiting for the additional photo etch parts before I start.
For those interested, this link shows some stages in putting the kit together but without the photo etch detailing kits.
http://tedtaylor.hobbyvista.com/87-trumpeter-loco/page-87.html

[austinbob]

For those interested, this link shows some stages in putting the kit together but without the photo etch detailing kits.
http://tedtaylor.hobbyvista.com/87-trumpeter-loco/page-87.html

Here's another link showing the contents of the kit http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/tru/kit_tru_0210.shtml

[David Asquith]

That's a great looking kit.

Dave

[austinbob]

That's a great looking kit.

Dave

Yeh - I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into this - probably to the detriment of my N gauge track laying.. 

[David Asquith]

The tracklaying will wait - as usual, for all of us.

Dave

[austinbob]

Bought this 'glue' for my BR52 loco kit. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000KJPUL0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Looks to be the same as what use to be known as MekPak (I think that's what it was called). Not actually a glue, but a solvent. The nice thing about this gadget is that it has a nice needle applicator. I haven't tried it yet as I'm still waiting for the photo etch parts (which are in the UK now) but looks as though it could be good for N gauge plastic kits as well.
I always used to use a brush with MekPak and that worked really well if you were careful. The glue/solvent is very thin so the capillary action sucks the fluid into the joint without doing any damage to the surrounding plastic. Nice stuff. Keep the windows open in confined spaces otherwise you'll be off on a glue trip!!

[MikeDunn]

Personally - I wouldn't ...  I hear good things about this range though.

[MalcolmInN]

MekPak (I think that's what it was called). Not actually a glue, but a solvent.

aka methyl ethyl ketone. Yes a solvent "welder" in similar manner to how we used to 'glue' perspex (aka polymethyl methacrylate) with chloroform.
Ahhh that takes me back.

And so, having nothing better to do and wondering , ,  I went to ebay and Lo! -  5L of MEK for £35.30,
that would keep the forum going for years ! 

Carry on Bob, a grand project.

Now I wonder if chloroform is still available, , , ,

[austinbob]

Eduardo Photo etch arrived today from Czech republic - beautiful detail but so many parts. Also, need to remove by cutting or filing some of the plastic detail to use the photo etch parts and to fill some parts of the plastic moldings. This is going to be a major project, but that's just what I need after my second retirement.

Just discovered a wonderful modelling shop, guess where, in Cove (Farnborough) where I live. Its 3 minutes walk away. I thought they just did paint and thinners but oh no!! they do airbrushes, tools, just about every variety of paint and thinners you could imagine and... the shop is run by enthusiasts who seem to know just about everything about everything to do with modelling.

Walked away with an Iawata aribrush and compressor (at prices better than or equivalent to Amazon) and all the paint, glue, filler, thinners, cleaners and sanding materials you could ever want.

This shop is oh so cool! SnM Stuff - they are on line also http://www.snmstuff.co.uk/?gclid=CJDCuOLh5cgCFUbmwgodzscP-g

Will be starting this project very soon but need to practice with the airbrush. Oh! SnM Stuff also do airbrush training sessions - I gotta do one of those.

Will keep you posted about progress

[MikeDunn]

S & M stuff ?  Might want to be a little careful 

[austinbob]

S & M stuff ?  Might want to be a little careful 

Duly noted Michael.
Bob 

[austinbob]

Today was my last day at work and I am now officially retired. Got to do some stuff in the garden over the weekend if its dry and then... next week is start of BR52 German loco project. Oooohh Yesss!!!
Where's that glue??

[MikeDunn]

Today was my last day at work and I am now officially retired. Got to do some stuff in the garden

Great; I've been too busy, you can start Monday ... 





What do you mean, that wasn't an offer 

[austinbob]

Today was my last day at work and I am now officially retired. Got to do some stuff in the garden

Great; I've been too busy, you can start Monday ... 

Now there's a thought Mike. I could do you a very reasonable rate for your garden - like 'one new N gauge loco an hour' but then you're in Shropshire so probably wouldn't be possible unless you pay travelling expenses. Say another couple of locos for travel each way. Waddya think.

Mind you - no heavy work - I'm getting on a bit you know. Maybe I could trim the odd blade of grass with my scissors or pick up the odd leaf or two or squish the odd slug.

Should I send you a quote perhaps.

[Cimmerian]

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Just discovered a wonderful modelling shop, guess where, in Cove (Farnborough) where I live. Its 3 minutes walk away. I thought they just did paint and thinners but oh no!! they do airbrushes, tools, just about every variety of paint and thinners you could imagine and... the shop is run by enthusiasts who seem to know just about everything about everything to do with modelling.

Walked away with an Iawata aribrush and compressor (at prices better than or equivalent to Amazon) and all the paint, glue, filler, thinners, cleaners and sanding materials you could ever want.

This shop is oh so cool! SnM Stuff - they are on line also http://www.snmstuff.co.uk/?gclid=CJDCuOLh5cgCFUbmwgodzscP-g

Will be starting this project very soon but need to practice with the airbrush. Oh! SnM Stuff also do airbrush training sessions - I gotta do one of those.

Will keep you posted about progress

That's my favourite shop in Farnborough. I'm in there most weekends, I get all my paints in there and most of my 15mm gaming stuff comes from there. The guys in the shop are really nice.